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Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

"On St. Valentine's Day in 1900 a party of schoolgirls set out to picnic at Hanging Rock…Some were never to return."

7.219751h 47mEN
DramaMystery

Directed by Peter Weir

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

EN

Release

September 2, 1975

Director

Peter Weir

Official Trailer

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Overview

In the early 1900s, Miranda attends a girls boarding school in Australia. One Valentine's Day, the school's typically strict headmistress treats the girls to a picnic field trip to an unusual but scenic volcanic formation called Hanging Rock. Despite rules against it, Miranda and several other girls...

Cast

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Appleyard

Vivean Gray

Vivean Gray

Miss Greta McCraw

Helen Morse

Helen Morse

Mlle. Dianne de Poitiers

Kirsty Child

Kirsty Child

Miss Dora Lumley

Tony Llewellyn-Jones

Tony Llewellyn-Jones

Tom

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver

Minnie

Anne-Louise Lambert

Anne-Louise Lambert

Miranda St. Clare

Karen Robson

Karen Robson

Irma Leopold

Jane Vallis

Jane Vallis

Marion Quade

Christine Schuler

Christine Schuler

Edith Horton

Margaret Nelson

Margaret Nelson

Sara Waybourne

Ingrid Mason

Ingrid Mason

Rosamund Swift

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In the early 1900s, Miranda attends a girls boarding school in Australia. One Valentine's Day, the school's typically strict headmistress treats the girls to a picnic field trip to an unusual but scenic volcanic formation called Hanging Rock. Despite rules against it, Miranda and several other girls venture off. It's not until the end of the day that the faculty realizes the girls and one of the teachers have disappeared mysteriously.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Picnic at Hanging Rock. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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